Filing your first UAE Corporate Income Tax return is only the beginning, as businesses must manage ongoing payments, record-keeping, audits, and annual compliance to stay aligned with FTA requirements.

UAE businesses face penalties starting at AED 500 per month for late CIT filing, escalating to AED 1,000 after 12 months.

Dubai offers European companies a competitive tax environment with 0-9% corporate income tax rates and extensive double taxation treaties, while requiring compliance with transfer pricing and AML regulations.

UAE expands free zone tax benefits with new rules covering industrial chemicals, processed commodities, and treasury services.

The OECD has recognized the UAE’s 15 percent Corporate Income Tax on large multinationals, reducing compliance complexity and double taxation risks.

The Federal Tax Authority requires businesses to maintain comprehensive Corporate Income Tax records for seven years and submit returns within nine months of their tax period end to avoid penalties.

Missing your Corporate Income Tax deadline could cost your UAE business thousands in penalties – here is what you need to know to stay compliant.

The FTA collected AED 357 million in taxes and fines during H1 2025, more than double their inspection activity from last year, making proper tax compliance essential for UAE businesses to avoid costly penalties.

UAE businesses can now claim 4% annual tax depreciation on investment properties under new 2025 rules, but important conditions apply.

Understanding the difference between deductible and non-deductible expenses under UAE Corporate Income Tax can significantly impact your business’s tax liability and compliance.